What year were you elected, and re-elected if applicable, to the City Council?
I was elected in 2011 to the At-Large Council Member Position, which was a two-year position. In 2013, I was re-elected, this time to Council Member Position 1, which was a four-year position. In 2017, and 2021 I was re-elected to Position 1.
List any local or regional Boards/Committees/Organizations that you are currently or formerly a member of, or volunteer for. These do not need to be related to your Council position.
2021 - Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, City of Monroe
2020 - Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, City of Monroe; Transportation Benefit District President, City of Monroe
2019 – Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Monroe; Public Safety Committee Member, City of Monroe
2018 – Legislative Affairs Committee Member, City of Monroe; Finance & HR Committee Member, City of Monroe
2017 – Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, City of Monroe; Board of Trustees President, Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound; Finance & HR Committee Member, City of Monroe
2016 – Board of Trustees Member, Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound; Legislative Affairs Committee Chair, City of Monroe; Finance & HR Committee Member, City of Monroe
2015 – Mayor Pro-Tem, City of Monroe; Board of Trustees Vice-President, Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound; Legislative Affairs Committee Member, City of Monroe
2014 – Board of Trustees Member, Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound; Nominating Committee Chair, Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound; Legislative Affairs Committee Member, City of Monroe
2013 – Legislative Affairs Committee Member, City of Monroe
2012 – Legislative Affairs Committee Member, City of Monroe
How long have you lived in Monroe? If you are not a Monroe native, what brought you here?
I have lived in the Monroe area since the mid 90’s. My wife and I moved to the Monroe area to be near our parents, and we love it here!
What is your professional background/experience/passion?
I managed independent automotive repair shops for 16 years. I served on the Board of Trustees for the Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound, overseeing and managing an annual budget of $9.6M. In 2017, I finished up my bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Northwest University and switched to an Analyst role at The Boeing Company. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of the process of helping to shape our beautiful city!
What are your hobbies or interests?
My wife and I have been active foster and adoptive parents in this community. In 2015, we founded The Treasure Chest, a non-profit to help foster and adoptive families. I enjoy my Irish heritage, Christmas, coffee, music, movies, hiking, swimming, singing, and being outdoors.
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